BMW P3209: CAN Message Monitoring ASC/DSC Alive Check Malfunction
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BMW P3209: CAN Message Monitoring ASC/DSC Alive Check Malfunction
OVERVIEWWhat Does The BMW P3209 Code Mean?
The Engine Control Module (DME) communicates with all databus-capable control modules via a CAN databus. These databus-capable control modules are connected via two data bus wires which are twisted together (CAN_High and CAN_Low), and exchange information.
What Are The Potential Causes Of The BMW P3209 Code?
- CAN data bus wires have short circuited to each other
- ECU has failed
- BUS system failure
- Defective bus controller (EGS)
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Reference Sources
BMW P3209, DTCDECODE.
